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Insights and tips on productivity, time tracking, and building better work habits.

macgill davis · October 4, 2021

Timeboxing in Rize with Pinned Calendars

How to timebox in Rize with Pinned Calendars: see calendar events below your timeline and compare planned time blocks with actual time spent.

macgill davis · April 28, 2021

72 Self Reflection Quotes to Inspire You

We put together this list of inspirational quotes to reiterate the importance of self-reflection and motivate you to take action.

macgill davis · April 13, 2021

Selective Attention: Definition and Tips

Selective attention is the ability to focus on one thing while ignoring distractions. How it works, key theories, real examples, and tips to improve it.

macgill davis · April 4, 2021

The 24 Best Focus Memes

Funny focus memes for when your brain refuses to cooperate. 24 relatable picks — save your favorites.

will goto · March 29, 2021

The Pomodoro Technique: How to Make It Work for You

The Pomodoro Technique has many time interval variations. Which intervals are most conducive to deep work, and which variation will work best for you?

macgill davis · March 18, 2021

Why Taking A Morning Walk Improves Your Productivity

In this issue we’ll be tackling the question: why does taking a morning walk improve your cognition and productivity for the day?

macgill davis · March 17, 2021

Best Idle Detection in Time Tracking: 2026 Comparison

Compare idle detection features across 8 top time-tracking tools. Side-by-side breakdown of detection methods, timeouts, and platform support.

macgill davis · February 4, 2021

How to Enable Website Categorization on Mac

How to enable website categorization in Rize on Mac: approve the Automation permission for Brave, Chrome, Safari, or Edge to track time by website.